I wore my first baby. I read all about the benefits of baby wearing, and I knew I wanted that for my girl. I wore my second baby too, and I started to see that wearing her was not just beneficial to her development. It made my life easier! I mean, caring for a baby is a whole new ball game when you’ve got a toddler running around!

Now that we are a family of 5, baby wearing has become that much more of a lifesaver for me. With TWO wild little girls running around, it’s either wear Little Mister or go stir crazy.

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If there’s anything all parents can agree on, it’s that babies go through a lot of diapers. I mean A LOT. Newborns go through like 10 to 12 a day (or more)! So if you’re a budgeter, like me, you were probably floored when you estimated how much you’d be spending on diapers.

One way to save some money on diapers is by using cloth diapers. And if you plan to have more than one baby, the savings just keep adding up. But if you’re on a tight budget, again like me, even that is a big expense. The commitment to cloth diapering can be scary when you look at the upfront investment.

The good news is that you can save big time by purchasing used cloth diapers. There are many ways to find used cloth diapers – ebay, facebook groups, craigslist, diaper swaps, garage sales, just to name a few. But before you do, here are some questions to ask.

When I had my first baby, I thought breastfeeding would be a breeze. I mean, our bodies are made for this, right?! And my daughter started nursing right away with no problem. All the nurses and the lactation consultant at the hospital went on and on about how wonderful she was doing, especially since she was born via c-section. Little did I know, breastfeeding can be quite challenging, even if you get off to a great start.

Around the 4 month mark, my milk supply started to decrease. I *thankfully* was able to increase my supply enough to continue to breastfeed exclusively for a while longer. But my supply went up and down after that and I had to start supplementing with formula when my daughter was around 6 months old. And I now know what the problem was. I wasn’t taking very good care of myself.

Two babies later, and I’ve learned to put self care at the top of my priority list. I’m sharing my best tips today with support from Ergobaby who sponsored this post.

I can hardly believe that my new little guy was born 2 weeks ago. Where does the time go??? It is amazing to me how this little person is instantly a part of our little family, as if he’s been around for ages. It’s funny how starting all over with a newborn makes you feel like a brand new mom again. You’d think that once you get to baby number three, you’d sort of have this whole motherhood gig figured out!

I love reading with my kids. It is probably my number one favorite thing to do with them. I know it doesn’t promote physical fitness and an active lifestyle, or creativity, or social skills. But reading and a love (or at least an appreciation) for books is such a huge gift. There are children all across the world who don’t have access to books, and even if they did their parents are unable to read to them. It is a simple gesture, to sit and read with your child, but shows them love and builds bonds that will last a lifetime. [Read more…]